BPage 392
- English Word Breastwork Definition A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
- English Word Breath Definition The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc.
- English Word Breath Definition The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath.
- English Word Breath Definition The power of respiration, and hence, life.
- English Word Breath Definition Time to breathe; respite; pause.
- English Word Breath Definition A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant.
- English Word Breath Definition Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.
- English Word Breath Definition A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.
- English Word Breath Definition A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.
- English Word Breath Definition Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
- English Word Breath Definition Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
- English Word Breathable Definition Such as can be breathed.
- English Word Breathableness Definition State of being breathable.
- English Word Breathe Definition To respire; to inhale and exhale air; hence;, to live.
- English Word Breathe Definition To take breath; to rest from action.
- English Word Breathe Definition To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to exhale; to emanate; to blow gently.
- English Word Breathe Definition To inhale and exhale in the process of respiration; to respire.
- English Word Breathe Definition To inject by breathing; to infuse; -- with into.
- English Word Breathe Definition To emit or utter by the breath; to utter softly; to whisper; as, to breathe a vow.
- English Word Breathe Definition To exhale; to emit, as breath; as, the flowers breathe odors or perfumes.